HC
Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks Reply on Planting of Non-Native Conocarpus Trees
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notice on a PIL alleging continued planting of Conocarpus trees despite a State circular discouraging the non-native species.
Key development
The respondents must answer the allegations, with the matter listed after four weeks.
The respondents must answer the allegations, with the matter listed after four weeks.
Background
The petitioner relied on a January 9, 2026 departmental circular and material concerning ecological impacts. The Court was asked to examine whether public authorities were complying with the policy.
Legal issue and reasoning
Justices Subodh Abhyankar and Jai Kumar Pillai sought responses within the procedural timetable. Issuing notice does not establish that the authorities violated the circular or caused ecological harm.
Outcome and next step
The respondents must answer the allegations, with the matter listed after four weeks.
Bench: Justices Subodh Abhyankar and Jai Kumar Pillai
Act: Environmental and administrative law
Original report: LiveLaw
- Environment and Urban Planting
- HC
- 9 October 2026